Chapter 246 Refuse to be conservative
Anson is not crazy, and neither is Edgar. They both know all the prerequisites for salary negotiation——
Anson is a newcomer.
At the same time, Sony Columbia is optimistic about Anson, which is the unanimous choice.
So, how to exercise discretion and maximize benefits in a limited space has become the second test of Edgar’s agent’s professional ability.
The first test is to win the role of Peter Parker.
In Edgar's view, it is a good opportunity to seize the opportunity and establish Anson's position as a five-million-dollar or even eight-million-dollar leading actor in the Hollywood industry; moreover, he has confidence in himself. Sony was able to convince Columbia to nod, but now, things have changed a bit.
The movie fails and everything starts from scratch. A newcomer plays the leading role but fails at the box office. So no matter whether the movie has a box office of 5 million US dollars or 10 million US dollars, the position, treatment, salary, etc. of the next movie will Everything must be overturned and started again.
Hollywood is so cruel.
But what about the success of the movie?
The salary figures of five million US dollars or even eight million US dollars are certainly impactful, but 5% or 10% box office dividends can also achieve this effect, and can even further establish Anson's sharp vision, courage, and wholeheartedness in addition to the salary income. unique image.
Numbers are only one aspect that can be seen, but the invisible brand benefits are the real value.
As soon as his thoughts changed, Edgar understood.
Of course, this is a gamble:
How to negotiate with Sony Columbia, how to show strength in the negotiations while establishing Anson's image, and finally put all the weight on the success or failure of the film. On the road, every step is an adventure, like the tip of a knife dancing wildly. Any wrong step may lead to a different situation.
But...
Edgar raised his head and looked at Anson. He needed some confirmation. Those clear but deep eyes came to him like this, and the dappled sunlight made shallow ripples.
Confident and calm.
Firm and calm.
It's that simple.
Taking a deep breath, Edgar nodded, "I know. Leave the rest to me."
Decision, fall.
Edgar was not nervous or apprehensive, but instead geared up and eager to try——
Edgar knew that there were many competitors inside William Morris waiting to stumble him. , senior and junior, waiting to see a joke, waiting to add insult to injury. They did not expect that Anson could actually win the role of Peter Parker. They should play it safe now.
Rather than continuing to gamble, Edgar should be content with this and focus on safety and security to ensure that Anson signs. Otherwise, once the negotiations break down, William Morris's sharks who smell the smell of blood will definitely be the first. Time will pounce, and they don't mind replacing Anson's place with their own clients.
However, if he had chosen the safe card from the beginning, he would not have secretly stuffed Anson's photo into the brown paper bag.
Who can refuse to take risks?
The blood has begun to boil. This is the reason why he desires to become an agent.
Edgar left. Not long after leaving, Edgar sent an email to Anson, which was an electronic version of the brokerage contract.
The electronic version is for reading only. If Anson has no objections, both parties will find time to formally sign the contract.
Anson did not open it and read it. He was not professional in this matter. As soon as he changed hands, the email was forwarded to Lucas Wood.
Lucas is busy, reading a lot of information and reports, his eyes are sore, and his head is filled with piles of numbers, all tangled together.
Ding.
Email reminder, Lucas glanced at it reflexively. He was not prepared to pay attention to it, but he saw an unexpected name and the corners of his mouth rose.
Anson?
Why did that guy suddenly send an email when he hadn't done anything in a hundred years?
Open the email quickly, scan it quickly, and then open the attachment. Speechless.
He burst out laughing, his fingers quickly tapped on the keyboard, and he immediately replied to an email.
“You should know that I am not a lawyer, right?”
Having said that, Lucas still started reading the contract. Just in time, his mind was filled with numbers. He switched reading materials to reorganize his thoughts.
Ding.
The email actually came back again. Actually!
When Lucas realized his surprise and surprise, he shook his head slightly with helplessness on his face and opened it smoothly.
"Know."
One sentence, only one sentence to reply.
Lucas couldn't hold it back, "Hahaha."
Everyone was silent outside the office. Everyone looked at Lucas's office with horror on their faces: Could it be that Lucas Is it abnormal to read the information?
The laughter did not last long, and the office became quiet again.
However, the eyes exchanged outside were more panicked and frightened. This emotional ups and downs were completely unusual, so Lucas was really crazy?
Here, Edgar started to get busy.
Over there, Anson also entered a new state.
Things are actually not settled. The contract cannot be considered complete until the contract is signed in black and white. Before that, everything is subject to change.
What's more, contract numbers, terms, cooperation models, etc. are precisely the most critical and important parts of the negotiation. You can't relax for a day without signing.
However, Anson was not prepared to wait anxiously and worriedly at home. When he waited, his random thoughts would easily creep in. Even if nothing happened, he might be driven by anxiety and uneasiness. Crazy, he was not prepared to put himself in such an embarrassing situation.
One step ahead, Anson went to New York and began training -
martial arts training.
First of all, for the role of Peter Parker, Anson needed to develop muscle lines.
Secondly, this movie requires a lot of wire work and shooting of a lot of fighting scenes. Although stuntmen could be used, Anson wanted to do it himself.
Rather than being dedicated, Anson hopes to try different things. Now that he has won a second chance, he must dare to step out of his comfort zone.
What's more, Anson also wants to pick up the martial arts that he had lost for a long time in his previous life. He is sure that this body has no muscle memory, but he doesn't know how much memory there is in the depths of his soul. He can awaken his interest bit by bit and regain the fun of childhood. It was also something Anson was determined to do.
Anson was prepared to do this even if it wasn't for the filming of "Spider-Man". Now he had an honest reason and no excuse to continue to be lazy.
At the same time, you can also prepare in advance for other potential performance opportunities in the future. Since it is a vase, you need to add added value to this vase.
He did what he said. Even before the negotiations between Edgar and Sony Columbia progressed, Anson had returned to New York.
Why New York?
Chinatown.
New York not only has the largest Chinese community in North America, which was overtaken by San Francisco many years later; it is also one of the cities with the most comprehensive and vigorous development of Chinese culture. Hidden dragons and crouching tigers here are like the movie "Kung Fu" In general, the charterer and the charterer may be experts.
For Ansen, this is the most suitable place to devote himself to cultivation.
Second update.
(End of this chapter)